Dec. 8, 2012
Come celebrate the final days of 2012 in Nashville with the Commodores. Buy your tickets, book your hotel and join us for all the bowl festivities surrounding the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl.
We invite you to help us fill Nashville with black and gold December 29-31. Register now for the Vanderbilt bowl events below.
EVENT CALENDAR
Vanderbilt-sponsored event 
Music City Bowl-sponsored event 
Saturday, December29
Coach’s Call-in Show
Presented by Waste Management
5 to 6 p.m.
Vanderbilt University, Student Life Center
Open to all fans, registration not required
Come listen to Coach James Franklin as he breaks down the upcoming matchup between the Commodores and Wolfpack. After the show, head to Memorial Gym to watch our men’s basketball team play Butler at 7p.m. For men’s basketball tickets, call the Vanderbilt Athletics Ticket Office at (615)322-GOLD(4653).
Sunday, December 30
Franklin American Mortgage Coaches Brunch
9 to 11 a.m.
Wildhorse Saloon, 1202nd Avenue North
For event tickets, call the Bowl Office at (615)743-3130.
Come to the official chalk talk event of the bowl, featuring the two head coaches.
MusicFest and Battle of the Bands
5 to 7 p.m.
Corner of 2nd Avenue and Broadway
Admission is free
Come watch the Spirit of Gold Marching Band face off against the Power Sound of the South Marching Band. Prior to the musical battle, Diamond Rio will perform a free concert at 5p.m.
Vanderbilt Bowl Kickoff Celebration
7 to 10 p.m.
Wildhorse Saloon, 1202nd Avenue North
$15 per person in advance, $25 per person at door, free for children 10 and under
Come celebrate the upcoming game with food, music and dancing. Following the Battle of the Bands, join Commodore fans downtown at Wildhorse Saloon. Cash bar will be available. Space is limited. Event is likely to sell out. *Register now.
Monday, December 31
Commodore Tailgate
8 to 11 a.m.
LP Field, south end of stadium
$30 per person for adults, $15 per person for children 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under
Come tailgate with Commodore fans before the game between Gates 8 and 9. The Nashville Vanderbilt Chapter and the National Commodore Club invite you to wear your black and gold and come early to soak up the game day atmosphere. A brunch buffet will be served. Cash bar will be available. Space is limited. Event is likely to sell out. *Register now.
Vandyville
Opens at 8 a.m.
LP Field, south end of stadium
Come bring your tailgate tent, and set up your black and gold area close to other Commodore fans. Space is limited.
‘Dore Alley
8:20 a.m.
LP Field, south end of stadium
Come line up to welcome the Commodores as they arrive at LPField.
Family Fan Zone Area
Opens at 8:30 a.m.
LP Field, Lot R
Admission is free
Come play interactive games with ACC and SEC fans within steps of LP Field.
Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl
11 a.m.
LP Field
For bowl tickets, visit Vanderbilt Bowl Central.
Come cheer on the Commodores as they kick off against the Wolfpack. Anchor Down!
Commodore Postgame Celebration
Immediately following game
Honky Tonk Central, 329 Broadway
Open to all fans, registration not required
Come gather with Commodore fans following the game. Reflect on your favorite memories of the 2012 season, and start getting excited for 2013. Cash bar will be available.
Music City’s Bash on Broadway
7:30 p.m. to midnight
Lower Broadway
For information, visit Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
It’s Music City! Come ring in the New Year with music. Count down to 2013 with fireworks at midnight.
For game day parking and walking information, view the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl online fan guide.
